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eBike Loan

The popularity of pedal assisted electric bikes or ebikes for short, has been growing year on year. They are a good alternative to a normal bike especially if your route includes hills, is more than 5 miles long or if you need an extra boost on the road.

If you are considering purchasing an ebike there is a new, exciting funding opportunity available in Scotland through Energy Saving Trust. We offer an interest-free loan to buy an ebike. This scheme is funded by Transport Scotland (an agency of the Scottish Government).

The eBike loan is for up to £6,000 with a repayment period of 4 years and covers the following (per household):

2 x ebikes capped at £3,000 each

1 x family ecargo bike capped at £6,000

1 x adaptive ebike capped at £6,000

If a non ebike is more suitable to meet an individual's needs, applications can be considered by Energy Saving Trust on a case by case basis.

​With the exception of an initial deposit, applicants must not make any other payment towards the purchase of the ebike(s) before receiving a loan offer under this programme as funding is not provided retrospectively.

If you would like to experience an ebike first-hand, Home Energy Scotland deliver short-term ebike trials lasting from 3 days to 3 weeks. For more information about ebikes, to request an application form, or to learn more about the full terms and conditions please call Home Energy Scotland free on 0808 808 2282.